People do not only wear masks on Halloween. However, it is still worn for the same reason- to conceal an identity. In “We Wear the Mask”, Paul Laurence Dunbar poetically tries to reveal that everyone has a mask to hide a face they do not want to reveal. Whether it be your inner thoughts, lies, or tears, we all want to hide something, even if it means to put on a mask that is not our true selves. I am no exception. In front of my family, I say that I am not tired. I speak lies of “I’m doing well.” Although I say that, there are times when I am completely worn and stressed out. Balancing out time between volleyball and school has gotten me drained. Lately, days are going too slow to the point where I count down the days until I can finally get
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For example, another one of my many masks makes me seem like I despise my family, but in reality, I really don’t. Because of my easy-going relationship with my mom, I sometimes act like I am still mad at her after arguments when I’m really fine and over it just to tease her a little more, and this mask applies especially for my younger brother. I would call him unpleasant names and make mean comments at every chance that I get, but I don’t necessarily mean them all. Since he’s my only sibling, he truly is precious to me. I can make all the rude remarks, but because he’s my brother, it’s a totally different story when someone else does. Despite all my teasing, I do believe that our bond is inseparable. I also believe that we wear masks not only for ourselves but for the people around us, so they do not worry- although society may be the reason as to why we wear masks in the first place. However, sometimes, I start to think that it may not be such a bad thing to wear masks after-all since in some instances, my mind begins to take after my positive mask which isn’t a negative thing. I also believe that masks should not be seen as something unfavorable or “fake” as it is one’s attempt to make others around less uncomfortable or to fit in along with everyone
For example, another one of my many masks makes me seem like I despise my family, but in reality, I really don’t. Because of my easy-going relationship with my mom, I sometimes act like I am still mad at her after arguments when I’m really fine and over it just to tease her a little more, and this mask applies especially for my younger brother. I would call him unpleasant names and make mean comments at every chance that I get, but I don’t necessarily mean them all. Since he’s my only sibling, he truly is precious to me. I can make all the rude remarks, but because he’s my brother, it’s a totally different story when someone else does. Despite all my teasing, I do believe that our bond is inseparable. I also believe that we wear masks not only for ourselves but for the people around us, so they do not worry- although society may be the reason as to why we wear masks in the first place. However, sometimes, I start to think that it may not be such a bad thing to wear masks after-all since in some instances, my mind begins to take after my positive mask which isn’t a negative thing. I also believe that masks should not be seen as something unfavorable or “fake” as it is one’s attempt to make others around less uncomfortable or to fit in along with everyone